The average train between Edinburgh and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Newcastle-under-Lyme. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Edinburgh to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Edinburgh to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 334.1 km. The road distance is 412 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.